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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,151.59, 277,121.97 and 185,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,151.59, 277,121.97 and 185,044.44 is: 275,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,151.59 : 277,121.97 = 185,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,151.59/277,121.97 = 185,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,151.59x = 277,121.97 × 185,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,151.59x = 51,279,879,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,279,879,750.35/186,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,473.77

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